The Nutcracker
❄Join us for a magical evening with "The Nutcracker" performed by the Fort Wayne Ballet, hosted by The Stroede Center for the Arts. Embrace the joy of the holiday season as Fort Wayne Ballet brings the magic of the holidays to the stage with Fort Wayne Ballet’s The Nutcracker - Land of Sweets! Watch the Nutcracker Prince come to life and guide Clara to the Land of Sweets, where she is greeted by delightful dancing candies and treats. Enjoy this cherished holiday tradition and allow yourself to be whisked away by the beloved Tchaikovsky score and beautiful dancing of the professional dancers of Fort Wayne Ballet. The Nutcracker - Land of Sweets captures the beloved story of The Nutcracker into a one hour family-friendly performance.
📅Saturday, December 14th at 7pm. The doors to the event will open at 6pm.
📍Defiance Community Auditorium
🎟Tickets are selling fast. Buy tickets now by going to our website or clicking the link in our bio!
Messiah
G. F. Handel’s Messiah was written in late summer of 1741. The Baroque-era oratorio still awes listeners more than 250 years after that 1st performance. Defiance community singers have been performing Messiah for 50 years at St. John United Church of Christ and 2024 marks the 51st Performance! The chorus is accompanied by a chamber orchestra led by Defiance native, Dr. Andrew Schultz.
📅December 8, 2024 at 7pm. The doors to the event will open at 6:15. Members are encouraged to arrive early as seating to this event is limited
📍St. Johns United Church of Christ in Defiance, Ohio
🎟Admission to this event is FREE and open to the public!
Appalachian
TICKET SALES FOR OUR SPRING SEASON OPEN TOMORROW!🎟
For the first day, we are having our black friday sale! stay tuned for major talent reveals and discounts! What are you excited to see? ☺️
WE have some AMAZING talent coming to Defiance for our spring season! Tickets go on sale tomorrow! 🎹
Do not miss our spring season reveal! We have an amazing deal for ALL spring shows on Black Friday! Stay Tuned 🎶🎟🤹♂️🎲
We hope you are getting excited for our spring season reveal! 😏
Spring 2025
We are getting excited for the 2025 performance season! 👀 Stay tuned for more sneak peaks of events throughout this week! We have a big surprise coming November 29th!!!
Join us on November 24th for some holiday cheer with The Tacketts! It will be a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon!🎅✝
This event is held at the Stroede Center at 3pm. Tickets are on sale NOW at defiancearts.org🎟
Join us for "Mutts Gone Nuts," a delightful comedy dog show for all ages! Featuring nine talented rescue dogs, this family-friendly performance by comedy duo Scott and Joan Houghton promises laughter and heartwarming moments. See these adorable pups dance, prance, flip, and skip their way into your heart! The show showcases positive, reward-based training methods and supports animal adoption from shelters and rescue groups.
📅October 19, 2024 at 7pm. The doors to the event will open at 6pm.
📍The Defiance Community Auditorium
🎟Tickets start at just $7. Children 3 and under get in for free if they are sitting on a lap. You can buy tickets online through the Stroede website, or through clicking the link in our bio! We can't wait to see you there! 🐶
Here's to everyone who is creating, performing, and bringing our community together through music❣️
An Tran at the Stroede Center for the Arts
We are just two weeks away from our first performance of the Fall/Winter 2024 series. Come join us on Sunday, September 8th, at 3:00pm to see An Tran - Classical Guitarist play beautiful music here at the Stroede Center!
Get your tickets online today to save! Children 12 and under are free to events at the Stroede Center.
Visit our website or the An Tran event page for event information and the link to purchase tickets!
